LEXINGTON,KY— The Penn State women's tennis team (4-4) fell 4-3 to Kentucky (7-0) in a close match on Sunday afternoon.
"I'm really proud of how everyone fought in this match. Obviously, it didn't go our way and we're disappointed, but this is what we train for," said Karly Friedland. "We did a great job bringing the energy in a tough road match. I know that everyone is eager to bounce back from this. I'm super proud of everyone for giving it their all!"
Doubles
The Nittany Lions earned the doubles point against the Wildcats to secure an early lead.
Olivia Ryan and Yvonne Zuffova defeated Carla Girbau and Ellie Eades on court No. 2, 7-5. Duo, Sofiya Chekhlystova and Gabby O'Gorman clinched the doubles point with a 7-5 victory over Fiona Arrese and Florencia Urrutia.
Partners, Alexandra Nielsen and Karly Friedland fell to Carlota Molina and Lidia Gonzalez on court No. 3, 6-4.
Singles
Penn State earned wins on courts No.1 and 2. Checkhlystova earned her fourth consecutive singles win over Carlota Molina, 6-0, 6-3. Zuffova defeated Carla Girbau 6-2, 6-3.
The Nittany Lions will return home to face Ohio State on March 4th at 4 p.m.
Results
Penn State: 3
Kentucky: 4
Doubles
1. Sofiya Chekhlystova/Gabby O'Gorman (PSU) def. Fiona Arrese/Florencia Urrutia (UK), 7-5
2. Olivia Ryan/Yvonne Zuffova (PSU) def. Carla Girbau/Ellie Eades (UK), 6-2
3. Carlota Molina/Lidia Gonzalez (UK) def. Alexandra Nielsen/Karly Friedland (PSU), 6-4
Singles
1. Sofiya Chekhlystova (PSU) def. Carlota Molina (UK), 6-0, 6-3
2. Yvonne Zuffova (PSU) def. Carla Girbau (UK), 6-2, 6-3
3. Fiona Arrese (UK) def. Gabby O'Gorman (PSU), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
4. Florencia Urrutia (UK) def. Alexandra Nielsen (PSU), 6-3, 1-6, 6-1
5. Lidia Gonzalez (UK) def. Karly Friedland (PSU), 6-3, 7-5
6. Ellie Eades (UK) def. Alina Lebedeva (PSU), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
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